Preventing powerline accidents on-farm
Regional businesses can claim rebates from SafeWork NSW to purchase overhead powerline markers in a push to prevent dangerous incidents on farms.
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Disaster assistance for flood-affected communities
Disaster recovery assistance is available in multiple local government areas following severe storms and floods from March 10 onwards.
Tweed Valley Hospital project delivers on local jobs
Local jobs are top of the agenda for the $673 million new Tweed Valley Hospital project, with three construction contracts awarded to local businesses.
Tenders invited for Parkes Bypass
Major work on the Parkes Bypass is a step closer with tenders called for a major construction partner to build the $187.2 million project.
Local community to have their say
The NSW Nationals in the state government are calling communities in coastal areas to have their say on whether existing harvestable rights limits in coastal draining catchments are sufficient.
Survey discovers new water in Central West
A NSW Government funded aerial survey has located possible new groundwater sources and potential new mineral deposits in the state’s Central West.
Australia’s toughest animal cruelty laws passes through Parliament
“The NSW Nationals in the state government sent a clear message; we and the people of NSW do not tolerate animal cruelty.”
Nominations for Women In Local Government Awards now open
People across the state are encouraged to celebrate the contributions of inspirational women in NSW councils by making a nomination for the 2021 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government.
Shooters, Greens and Labor want to deregulate the real estate industry
The Shooters, Greens and Labor Party have tried to weaken rules that protect the public from dodgy operators.
LLS rates waived for third consecutive year
The NSW Nationals in the state government have once again waived Local Land Services rates for 2021, as farmers work towards drought recovery.
Firies recognised for their service during horror season
NSW Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders has thanked 32 members of the Orana RFS team for their outstanding service during the 2019/2020 bushfires.
More showgrounds get upgrades thanks to NSW Nats
More than $153,000 to upgrade Taree Showground facilities has been secured by the NSW Nationals in the state government.
Timber bridges to be replaced
The NSW Nationals in the state government’s $500 million Fixing Country Bridges program will better connect regional communities and increase resilience to natural disasters.
New doctor training scheme to boost bush GP numbers by 400
Up to 400 general practitioners will train to work in regional Australia over the next four years thanks to the NSW Nationals in the federal government.
Multicultural focus for Coffs Coast
NSW Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh has welcomed funding from the state government to help with the staging of a multicultural event in the local community.